Chalcosyrphus (Xylotomima) libo (Walker, 1849 ), the Long-haired Leafwalker, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly observed in north-central North America. Hoverflies are able to remain nearly motionless in flight. The adults are also known as flower flies for they are commonly found around and on flowers, from which they get both energy-giving nectar and protein-rich pollen.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Long-haired Leafwalker being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Xylota flavitibia
- Xylota bicolor
- Xylota ignava
- Chalcosyrphus piger
- Brachypalpoides lentus
- Chalcosyrphus nemorum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Syrphidae
- Genus
- Chalcosyrphus
- Species
- Chalcosyrphus libo
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